- 170
Roman School, 17th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- A bearded man, half-length, holding a ball of fire, possibly an Allegory of Winter
- oil on canvas, in an original seventeenth-century Salvator Rosa frame
Provenance
A gift to a daughter of Maria Franchi Sacriponti (according to a hand-written label on the reverse).
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining. Good quality impasto is present in the face, hair and fire. The varnish is uneven and should be revarnished. There is craqulure throughout, which has resulted in small scattered paint losses at the lower left, as well as two small paint losses at the upper right and one paint loss near the middle of the right edge. An area of retouching is visible to the right and below the nose and there is one small retouching just above the head and one to the right of the head. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms the above and reveals no further retouching.
The worked is offered in a gilt molded Carlo Maratta style frame, with a few very minor knocks and losses.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."